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musicradio77 · 03-20-2006, 07:38 AM

Beutel hailed as 'father figure'

BY RICHARD HUFF
DAILY NEWS TV EDITOR

WABC/Channel 7 anchor Bill Ritter led tributes yesterday to his legendary predecessor Bill Beutel, remembering the newsman as a friend, mentor and true professional.

Beutel died Saturday in Pinehurst, N.C. He was 75.

"Bill wasn't just a wise mentor to me, he was also, in so many ways, a father figure," Ritter said.

Ritter, who has posters of Beutel in his WABC office, has often said he succeeded the anchor, but could never replace him.

Beutel stepped down as an anchor at Channel 7 in 2001, ending a three-decade and a seamless 18-month transition from him to Ritter.

Mayor Bloomberg hailed Beutel as a "symbol ... of this city."

"He became the spokesman for a lot of us," the mayor added. "When people watched him on television, they had a confidence in him."

At the time of his last newscast, Beutel said he wasn't retiring, just entering a new phase. He was a correspondent for the station. In fact, he was back on the air during coverage of 9/11. He retired for good in 2003.

When he left the anchor desk, he ended one of the longest runs in local television, a run that started in 1962. In 1968, he became ABC News' London correspondent.

He returned in 1970 and was paired with the cantankerous Roger Grimsby on a then-new format called "Eyewitness News." They soon became the most popular anchor team in New York.

Funeral services for Beutel will be private, although a memorial service is being planned.

I used to watch "Eyewitness News" with Bill Beutel, because he was one of my great anchorman in New York City. I saw him on TV doing the news. I've seen it many times over the years. I do miss him. That was sad news.

RIP.

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Jo_Luvs_Ketchup · 03-20-2006, 07:46 AM

Holly · 03-20-2006, 07:52 AM

his family has my thoughts and prayers with them.

Brian Damage · 03-20-2006, 12:50 PM

Bill Beutel was a New York institution. I remember back when President Reagan was shot and there were conflicting reports about the status of Jim Brady who was shot in the head. Beutel lost it and started screaming, "I can't sit still! What is going on here?!"

Pavan · 03-20-2006, 01:35 PM

Wonderful reporter and man. He will be missed. Our blog will have a little piece on him later tonight.

Nighthawk76 · 03-20-2006, 01:41 PM

staypuftman2004 · 03-20-2006, 03:48 PM

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-20-2006, 04:00 PM

Rest in Peace Bill Beuyel

snl 70s show fan · 03-20-2006, 04:02 PM

i remember when he used to fill in for paul harvey he will be missed

Pavan · 03-20-2006, 10:29 PM

My piece on him:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...ards-airs.html

03-20-2006, 07:38 AM	#1
musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	RIP: Bill Beutel Beutel hailed as 'father figure' BY RICHARD HUFF DAILY NEWS TV EDITOR WABC/Channel 7 anchor Bill Ritter led tributes yesterday to his legendary predecessor Bill Beutel, remembering the newsman as a friend, mentor and true professional. Beutel died Saturday in Pinehurst, N.C. He was 75. "Bill wasn't just a wise mentor to me, he was also, in so many ways, a father figure," Ritter said. Ritter, who has posters of Beutel in his WABC office, has often said he succeeded the anchor, but could never replace him. Beutel stepped down as an anchor at Channel 7 in 2001, ending a three-decade and a seamless 18-month transition from him to Ritter. Mayor Bloomberg hailed Beutel as a "symbol ... of this city." "He became the spokesman for a lot of us," the mayor added. "When people watched him on television, they had a confidence in him." At the time of his last newscast, Beutel said he wasn't retiring, just entering a new phase. He was a correspondent for the station. In fact, he was back on the air during coverage of 9/11. He retired for good in 2003. When he left the anchor desk, he ended one of the longest runs in local television, a run that started in 1962. In 1968, he became ABC News' London correspondent. He returned in 1970 and was paired with the cantankerous Roger Grimsby on a then-new format called "Eyewitness News." They soon became the most popular anchor team in New York. Funeral services for Beutel will be private, although a memorial service is being planned. I used to watch "Eyewitness News" with Bill Beutel, because he was one of my great anchorman in New York City. I saw him on TV doing the news. I've seen it many times over the years. I do miss him. That was sad news. RIP. http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/internation...-ewnlate80s.rm http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/internation...-ewn93synth.rm
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Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,814	Wonderful reporter and man. He will be missed. Our blog will have a little piece on him later tonight.
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Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,814	My piece on him: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...ards-airs.html